Libby Denkmann
Host, Soundside
About
Libby Denkmann has covered veterans' issues, homelessness, and local politics during her radio journalism career. She became the host of KUOW's Soundside in November 2021. Previously she was a producer, reporter, anchor, and host for stations KIRO, KFI, and KPCC in Seattle and Los Angeles. During a yearlong hiatus from journalism in 2011, she worked as a congressional staffer in Washington, D.C.. Libby was born in Seattle, grew up on the eastside, and graduated from the University of Washington. Her favorite things include soccer, video games, and her dog, Monty.
Location: Seattle
Languages: English, limited Japanese and Portuguese
Pronouns: she/her
Podcasts
Stories
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The battle for Public Lands Commissioner turns to a recount
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Fitz Cahall on 17 years of finding new adventures outdoors
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Renters say "junk fees" create real harm
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How solitary confinement affects the mental health of WA State inmates
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Weekend rain a welcome relief as wildfire burns near Stehekin
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Hear It Again: He broke his neck diving into a pool. 20 years later, new technology is helping him recover
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Why our ballot's so big
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New COVID study finds pandemic mandates did, in fact, save lives
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Missing children, unmarked graves, unanswered questions: Washington's Native American boarding schools
A new report from the U.S. Department of the Interior documents the atrocities carried out over the course of close to 150 years at U.S. maintained and supported Native American boarding schools.
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For Seattle drag performers, sick days are not an option